Lexy and the kill

Not many bands can hold their our whilst supporting rock legends, Blondie, but Lexy and the Kill proved they are in the elite that can. Support acts have the toughest job of the night – entertaining a crowd when most just want to see the headliner. The audience tend to be polite, watch and some even clap, whilst others find the bar (or in the case of the 02 Academy Newcastle, the snap shot booth. (They better burn that picture of this author!) However something was very different about Lexy and the Kill not only did they retain the audience, but folk left the bar areas (and photo booth) to actively watch . After the first few songs I could hear numerous audience members say, ‘bloody hell these are good.’ (That is the statement that equals, ‘ you’ve cracked it love ‘ in Newcastle.) Lexy and the Kill went from embryo to birth about 2 years ago and in April this year they were The Guardian’s New Band of the Day. The current line up consists of Lexy (vocals), Vic (guitar), Jack (guitar), Max (bass) and Jay (drums). One does not have to have psychic ability to ascertain that a huge influence on their music has been Blondie (especially with the guys in their skinny ties), but Lexy’s voice is much more sultry and in my opinion echoes the likes of Patti Smith and Souxsie Souix. Their music is certainly an alternative take on indie, but still has the catchiness of well written pop. Song writing is completed by the band, with Lexy being the prime songwriter and their single, ‘We can dance alone,’ was self-released in June of this year. When Chunechat caught up with Lexy after the Blondie gig, she stated that the music video for the track was shot in the Lakes District in snow and subzero temperatures (isn’t rock n roll glamorous?). Whereas Lexy and the Kill performed a very strong set at the 02 Newcastle, this was the song that stood out. Strong drum beat, beautiful underlying piano, awesome bass line and a chorus hook, that automatically makes you want to dance around with everyone, never mind alone. (Also check the music video out on YouTube …… it did look very cold)! Other ditties to check out include ‘Rope Swing ‘ and ‘Black Dog’ which show their more eclectic side, much more melancholic but the strong rhythms, rich vocals and catchy choruses proving to be typical of the Lexy and the Kill sound. From the moment they walked on the stage at the 02 Newcastle it was evident that this band don’t just have potential, but star quality. Lexy, despite having taken obvious influence from a singer like Debbie Harry, is unique and individual in her own right. Commanding the set with a warm stage presence (and a fabulous hat), she left me (despite being a hard core Blondie fan) not wanting their set to end.